Physical Characteristics (Overall)
| AWG | Stranding | Material | Nominal Diameter | No. of Coax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Solid | BC – Bare Copper | 0.031 in | 1 |
| Conductor Count: | 1 |
| Material | Nominal Diameter |
|---|---|
| PE – Polyethylene (Foam) | 0.198 in |
| Type | Layer | Material | Coverage [%] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braid | 1 | Tinned Copper (TC) | 95% |
| Braid | 2 | Tinned Copper (TC) | 95% |
| Material | Nominal Diameter |
|---|---|
| PVC – Polyvinyl Chloride | 0.305 in |
Electrical Characteristics
| Nominal Conductor DCR | Nominal Conductor DCR Conductor Resistance | Nominal Outer Shield DCR | Outer Conductor DCR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.9 Ohm/1000ft | 9.9 Ohm/1000ft | 1.1 Ohm/1000ft | 1.1 Ohm/1000ft |
| Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Shield |
|---|
| 21 pF/ft |
| Nominal Inductance |
|---|
| 0.118 µH/ft |
| Nominal Characteristic Impedance |
|---|
| 75 Ohm |
| Frequency [MHz] | Min. Structural Return Loss (SRL) |
|---|---|
| 5-216 MHz | 27 dB |
| 217-850 MHz | 23 dB |
| Frequency [MHz] | Nom. Insertion Loss |
|---|---|
| 1 MHz | 0.3 dB/100ft |
| 3.6 MHz | 0.5 dB/100ft |
| 10 MHz | 0.8 dB/100ft |
| 71.5 MHz | 2.1 dB/100ft |
| 135 MHz | 3 dB/100ft |
| 270 MHz | 4.4 dB/100ft |
| 360 MHz | 5.1 dB/100ft |
| 540 MHz | 6.6 dB/100ft |
| 720 MHz | 7.8 dB/100ft |
| 750 MHz | 8 dB/100ft |
| 1000 MHz | 10.2 dB/100ft |
| Nominal Delay | Nominal Velocity of Propagation (VP) [%] |
|---|---|
| 1.54 ns/ft | 66% |
| Non-UL Voltage Rating | UL Voltage Rating | Voltage Rating [V] |
|---|---|---|
| 300 V RMS | 300 V RMS | 30 V RMS |
| 300 V RMS |
Temperature Range
| UL Temp Rating: | 80°C |
| Operating Temperature Range: | -40°C To +80°C |
Mechanical Characteristics
| Bulk Cable Weight: | 79 lbs/1000ft |
| Max. Pull Tension: | 168 lbs |
| Min. Bend Radius/Minor Axis: | 3 in |
| Min Flexing Radius: | 6 in |
Standards
| NEC/(UL) Compliance: | CMR |
| CEC/C(UL) Compliance: | CMG |
| UL AWM Style Compliance: | AWM 1354 |
| CPR Euroclass: | Eca |
| RG Type: | 59 |
Applicable Environmental and Other Programs
| Environmental Space: | Indoor/Outdoor |
| EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV): | Yes |
| EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR): | Yes |
| EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2): | Yes |
| EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE): | Yes |
| EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment): | Yes |
| EU Directive Compliance: | EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR) |
| EU CE Mark: | Yes |
| MII Order #39 (China RoHS): | Yes |
Suitability
| Suitability – Aerial: | Yes – Black only, when supported by messenger wire |
| Suitability – Indoor: | Yes |
| Suitability – Outdoor: | Yes – Black only |
Flammability, LS0H, Toxicity Testing
| UL Flammability: | UL1666 Vertical Shaft |
| CSA Flammability: | FT4 |
| IEC Flammability: | IEC 60332-1-2 |
| UL voltage rating: | 300 V RMS |
Plenum/Non-Plenum
| Plenum (Y/N): | No |
| Plenum Number: | 88281 |
Related Part Numbers
| Item # | Color | Put-Up Type | Length | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8281B 0101000 | Black | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825355489 |
| 8281B 0061000 | Blue, Light | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825355762 |
| 8281B 0081000 | Gray | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825355748 |
| 8281B 0051000 | Green, Dark | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825355779 |
| 8281B 0021000 | Red | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825355793 |
| 8281B 0071000 | Violet | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825355755 |
| 8281B 0091000 | White | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825355731 |
| 8281B 0041000 | Yellow | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825355786 |
| Footnote: | C – CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
History
| Update and Revision: | Revision Number: 0.422 Revision Date: 12-19-2022 |








































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